87: Weekend plans

Chen Li had expected Qin Xiaomeng to agree, but he hadn't anticipated that she would do so with such crisp decisiveness.

Looking at her meek appearance, he couldn't help but nod inwardly—this woman was good; she wasn't coy, and she wasn't troublesome.

Qin Xiaomeng saw things clearly.

What else could she do if she didn't agree?

If she threw a tantrum and refused now, and Chen Li kept running over there every day, she feared she wouldn't even be able to set foot through the door in the future.

That Chen Li was willing to accept her was already a very good outcome for her.

It wasn't like she was living with a bunch of old men; it was just living with a few sisters.

If the sisters all got along harmoniously, she would just gain a few more friends to talk to.

As long as Chen Li didn't abandon her, these were all minor matters.

...

The days that followed were quite peaceful—Chen Li attended classes as usual during the day and returned to stay at Gu Qingcheng's place at night.

Under his meticulous care, the haggard look of malnutrition from the beginning had long vanished from Gu Qingcheng; she was now radiant, her skin glowing with a healthy flush, and every gesture she made exuded a charming aura.

Every night, Chen Li couldn't bear to let her go. Gu Qingcheng made Chen Li linger in every aspect; whether it was her personality or her entire body, she made one unwilling to leave.

Gu Qingcheng leaned softly against Chen Li's chest, her face full of happiness.

She gently pushed him away, her voice still carrying a hint of breathlessness: "Husband... do you want to go find your girlfriend?"

Chen Li only held her tighter and placed a light kiss on her hair: "Don't talk, sleep."

This kind of companionship made Gu Qingcheng feel warm inside, but whenever she thought about how she hadn't been able to satisfy Chen Li completely, she would feel apologetic.

Fortunately, there was still Shen Qing to balance things out during the day—every time class ended, as long as she saw that tacit look from Shen Qing, the two of them would slip into her faculty Dormitory one after the other to discuss the 'content' for the next class.

By now, Chen Li didn't care about the course schedule at all; asking for leave or skipping class didn't matter.

In this unique environment, one could always feel a strange sense of excitement.

In the teaching building not far away, students were listening intently to the lecture, while the Shen Qing they respected and admired...

These past few days, Shen Qing felt as if she had opened the door to a new world; it turned out life could be lived this way—scenes that previously only dared to appear in her dreams were now happening, and this office desk seemed to have become Chen Li's favorite place...

Such exciting events happened almost every day, seeming to become a daily tonic for their lives.

At first, she was very reserved, always biting her lip tightly and swallowing all her sounds back into her stomach.

Now, she had gradually let go of her inhibitions, and although her living conditions hadn't changed much—she didn't care about that anyway.

What truly intoxicated her was the spiritual sustenance; this sense of pleasure was something that no amount of money could buy.

The one million debt crisis had been resolved, and everything at home was as usual—in her parents' eyes, she was still that daughter they were proud of.

She really hoped these days, both exciting and secure, could continue forever...

Returning to the Dormitory, that familiar scent of a male Dormitory rushed to meet him—

"A Li, where did you go for Number Theory class today? I helped you ask for leave from the teacher." Guo Zihong said when he saw him return.

"Got it, I had a sudden urgent matter and went out for a bit." Chen Li sat casually on his chair.

At this moment, Zhang Yixi leaned over excitedly: "Brothers, how about we take our girlfriends out to play in the surrounding area for two days this weekend?"

"Where to?" Guo Zihong was immediately interested.

"Let's go to Bishui Bay. It's close, has a Hot Spring Hotel, and we can go clam digging. I heard it's quite nice."

"Sure." Chen Li happened to have no plans recently.

Currently, apart from the serious business with Tang You—he still didn't know what would be appropriate to buy for her to exhaust her credit limit; otherwise, every time he went over, he could only use that single method.

However, he could take advantage of this trip to invite Song Lingyun and Liu Yu, let them get to know each other first, and find an opportunity to bring them together.

Tomorrow was the weekend; it looked like he had to go to Meng Yu's place tonight, as he hadn't been there in several days.

After they had discussed and settled everything, Chen Li contacted Liu Yu and Song Lingyun separately, and both girls agreed readily.

Chen Li had already told them about the weekend invitation separately, and both agreed happily.

They both knew clearly in their hearts that one person truly couldn't handle Chen Li, so the two of them together would actually be just right.

In any case, they both understood that there was more than one woman by Chen Li's side; this was something everyone had long tacitly accepted.

That afternoon, Chen Li returned to the Villa.

As soon as he entered, he smelled the aroma of meat, and saw Meng Yu, Su Nian, and Li Tingting busy in the kitchen.

"It smells so good, what delicious thing are you making?" Chen Li asked while changing his shoes.

"Chen Li, you're back just in time!" Meng Yu greeted him happily, naturally linking her arm with his, "We're grilling meat."

"Your timing is spot on." Li Tingting also poked her head out of the kitchen to say hello.

Chen Li noticed that Su Nian's eyes darted away when she saw him, and her face was flushed.

He immediately understood that this older sister Su Nian was still embarrassed about eavesdropping that day.

He returned to the sofa and sat down, watching the three girls chatting and laughing while preparing dinner in the open kitchen.

Meng Yu skillfully flipped the beef on the grill, Su Nian was carefully plating, and Li Tingting was preparing the salad—this scene appeared exceptionally warm.

"Chen Li, dinner's ready!" Not long after, Meng Yu called him to eat.

The dining table was filled with fragrant Wagyu beef, the perfectly grilled beef glistening with oil, whetting one's appetite.

Chen Li took a bite and had to admit that Meng Yu's cooking skills were truly excellent.

"Chen Li, we're planning to get our hair done this weekend. Do you want to go get a perm too?" Li Tingting asked while cutting her steak.

"I won't bother, I already have plans for the weekend." Chen Li declined with a smile. A perm? He had no interest in that.

"Try this, I grilled it especially for you."

Meng Yu placed a piece of enticingly colored steak into his bowl, her eyes filled with a hint of concern, as if hinting that he needed to nourish his body.

The three girls discussed their weekend beauty plans with great enthusiasm; Chen Li couldn't get a word in, but he was happy to be at leisure, focusing on enjoying the food in front of him.

After the meal, the group leisurely moved to the Villa's open-air courtyard.

At some point, a set of exquisite rattan tea tables and several soft cushions had been added, and a brand-new tea set was placed on the table.

The evening breeze, carrying the chill of early autumn, brushed gently by, and the warm yellow ground lights around the courtyard spread soft halos in the night.

Meng Yu skillfully brewed the tea, and the fragrance of the tea permeated the air along with the steam.

Chen Li sipped the warm tea slowly. After drinking for a while, he glanced at Meng Yu, then stood up: "You all take your time drinking; I'm going back to my room first."

Meng Yu's gaze met the line of sight Chen Li had quietly cast, and she immediately understood the implication in his eyes; her heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

She had been waiting for several days; a warm current mixed with anticipation and sweetness surged into her heart instantly, causing her fair earlobes to uncontrollably flush red.

She feigned composure and sat for a few more minutes, then found an excuse: "I... I'm going back to rest too."

Watching her retreating figure, Su Nian and Li Tingting exchanged a look of instant understanding.

Su Nian picked up her teacup to hide the smile on her lips and the trace of envy hidden deep within, while Li Tingting winked mischievously.

In the courtyard, only the bubbling sound of boiling tea and the suppressed giggles of the two girls remained.